Trubrexa

1. INDICATIONS & USAGE Trubrexa TM Transdermal Patch is indicated in adults over the age of 12 years old for the treatment of acute and chronic pain in muscles and joints associated with muscle soreness, strains, sprains, arthritis, simple backache, muscle stiffness, and more.

4. CONTRAINDICATIONS Trubrexa TM Transdermal Patch is contraindicated in patients with a known history of sensitivity to local anesthetics of the amide type, or to any other component of the product.

5. WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS & ADVERSE REACTIONS

5.1Risk of Methemoglobinemia

Inform patients that use of local anesthetics may cause methemoglobinemia, a serious condition that must be treated promptly. Advise patients or caregivers to stop use and seek immediate medical attention if they or someone in their care experience the following signs or symptoms: pale, gray, or blue colored skin (cyanosis); headache; rapid heart rate; shortness of breath; fatigue; or lightheadedness. Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported in association with local anesthetic use.

Although all patients are at risk for methemoglobinemia, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia, cardiac or pulmonary compromise, infants under 6 months of age, and concurrent exposure to oxidizing agents or their metabolites are more susceptible to developing clinical manifestations of the condition. If local anesthetics must be used in these patients, close monitoring for symptoms and signs of methemoglobinemia is recommended.

Signs of methemoglobinemia may occur immediately or may be delayed some hours after exposure and are characterized by cyanotic skin discoloration and/or abnormal coloration of the blood. Methemoglobin levels may continue to rise; therefore, immediate treatment is required to avert more serious central nervous system and cardiovascular adverse effects, including seizures, coma, arrhythmias, and death. Discontinue Trubrexa TM Transdermal Patch and any other oxidizing agents.